November Events in Birmingham 2018

We just got finished with Halloween this week, but it’s already time to start the Christmas festivities, at least in Birmingham. You can even begin listening to Christmas music this month on 96.5, which I’m excited about (yes, I’m one of those people who start listening to Christmas music BEFORE Thanksgiving).

Enjoy an interactive story adventure through some of your favorite children’s books. For ages 6 weeks – 3 years. Each week features a different children’s book about our favorite furry and fanged friends. Tiny Tyke Tales will feature a 30 minute guided interactive adventure followed by 30 minutes of open exploration and play.

The merchants of 18th Street and surrounding areas will be kicking off the holiday season with extended store hours, holiday specials, refreshments, and other treats. You’ll also be able to hop on the Homewood for the Holidays Trolley and have your little ones able to take a pic with Santa.

Enjoy live music and a cookout benefitting Grace Klein Community, a local non-profit that unites diverse individuals, businesses, ministries, and churches to work together by sharing what they have in order to meet physical and spiritual needs locally and globally. The musical lineup for the night includes A Slim Shadow, The Interstate Life, and Carver Commodore.

This hour-long production features an imaginative approach to storytelling with three of Eric Carle’s children’s books (The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud, and The Mixed-Up Chameleon) using the magic of black light and fanciful puppets.

Did you know that Birmingham has the oldest Veterans Day in the country? It started in 1947 because of the efforts of Raymond Weeks, a World War II veteran. In addition to the parade, there will be a 20 minute fireworks show put on by Vulcan Park & Museum.

Kick off the holiday season by listening to live music by Tragic City, watching the parade and fireworks, and ending the evening with The Summit lit up for the holidays. You can also take pics with Santa by the Kendra Scott Terrace.

One Friday a month this fall, Ross Bridge is hosting a themed market with November’s theme being a Craft Market, focusing on local handmade Alabama goods, fresh Alabama produce, food trucks, and activities for the kiddos.

Watch this shark-tank style business pitch competition that’s presented by PNC and hosted by REV Birmingham. Numerous local business such as Eugene’s Hot Chicken, Feast & Forest, Ghost Train Brewing Company, and others have participated and gotten the opportunity to win startup money needed to launch their business. The audience will also have the opportunity to cast their vote for this year’s People’s Choice Award. To meet this year’s finalists, click here.

The theme for this live storytelling event is “‘Tis the Season – Stories about the Holidays,” and you will want to be there as soon as the doors open to get a good seat for what is sure to be an entertaining evening. Snacks and beverages from Church Street Coffee will be available for purchase, and the non-profit for December is Urban Purpose.

Ride the North Pole Express with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves on this magical journey through the North Pole. Each person gets a keepsake, chocolate milk and cookies, and can take a picture with Santa. You’ll also be able to sing Christmas songs and listen to a special Christmas story.

This 3.25 mile route features hundreds of thousands of lights perfectly dancing to music. This year’s theme of displays allows guests to see Santa and his pals like you’ve never seen them – on vacation!

The Birmingham Bulls kick off their 2nd season this fall, and they’ll play the Quad City Storm on the 15th, the Huntsville Havoc on the 17th, the Evansville Thunderbolts on the 2nd and 21st, and the Macon Mayhem on the 23rd.